Books like Time to Murder and Create (Matthew Scudder) by Lawrence Block
Set in New York City, this second entry in Lawrence Block’s Matthew Scudder series continues the story of the cynical, stubborn private investigator who confronts the city’s most dangerous figures. With its tense pacing and authentic cityscapes, the novel offers a classic hard‑boiled detective tale.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Lawrence Block
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